Formation of the Street
Ivan Levynskyi Street is located in the historic Kastelivka district of Lviv. It was formed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of a prestigious residential area developed mainly in the styles of Viennese Secession, historicism, modernism, and functionalism. Initially, the street bore the name Nabeliak (Nabielaka), later renamed Schillergasse during the German occupation. Its current name was adopted in 1946 to honor the renowned Ukrainian architect Ivan Levynskyi.
About the Building at No. 12
Builders and Styles
The building at 12 Ivan Levynskyi Street is a two-story residential townhouse constructed in 1904–1905, most likely designed by builder Yakub Rysiak. The architectural style is Secession (Art Nouveau), which is evident in the decorative façade, particularly the window reliefs and ornamental detailing.
Who Was the Owner?
Information about the original owners of building No. 12 is currently unavailable in public sources. During the interwar period, many homes in this area were owned by private individuals or housing cooperatives. Precise ownership details would require further archival research.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The building features a symmetrical façade with a central projection that includes a balcony and a triangular gable topped with a rounded attic window. The façade is adorned with Art Nouveau elements, especially the decorative window reliefs, which lend the building a refined and elegant appearance.
What Is There Now?
Today, the building at 12 Ivan Levynskyi Street houses the consultative polyclinic of the state institution “Institute of Blood Pathology and Transfusion Medicine of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine.”
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Levynskoho Street (Lviv) — Wikipedia
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12 Levynskoho St – Medical Institution Building | Interactive Lviv
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Yakub Rysiak — Wikipedia
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Famous and Unknown Facts from the History of Medical Institutions in Lviv — Photo